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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Spring Break '14: Family Fun in Henderson Co


ATHENS, TX

With spring just around the corner, the City of Athens Department of Tourism is preparing to welcome nature lovers to its outdoor activities and diverse venues. Located just a few hours away from most major cities in Texas, Athens offers the perfect family getaway or adventure vacation.
Athens offers several activities of interest to families at spring break. Take a trip to the Henderson County Historical Museum in downtown. Visitors to the museum take a step back in time and experience life in turn-of-the-century Texas, while learning more about the history of the area. Exhibits feature historic re-creations of a dry goods store, an early law office, a parlor, a schoolroom and more. Nearby art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques in downtown Athens also provide hours of entertainment.
Athens is known for its natural beauty which includes hills, lakes and wildlife. This emphasis on the great outdoors provides an array of activities such as boating, fishing, bird watching, golfing and water skiing.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Jan 11: Sugarcane Festival in Nacogdoches

Sugarcane ribbon candy demonstration
Durst Taylor House & Gardens
304 North St

Make plans to attend the 5th annual Old-Fashioned Sweet Tooth Sugarcane Festival on January 11 from 8 am -12 pm at the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens

This historic house is home to a sugar cane field, which is harvested by the Historic Sites staff for the festival.


Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Dec: McFaddin-Ward House Holiday Events

We’re No Angels - Christmas comedy stars Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov & Aldo Ray
BEAUMONT, TX
1906 Calder Ave

www.mcfaddin-ward.org

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum has decked the halls, and invites you to several holiday events.
 
Dec 12: "We're No Angels" 
Doors-6 pm. Film-6:30 pm. 
Free film & complimentary refreshments.

Dec 13 & 20: Christmas at the Hoya Museum

NACOGDOCHES, TX
211 S Lanana St

Step back in time, with a 50s style celebration at the Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library.

It's a veritable vintage feast of delight with deco ornaments, mod Christmas trees and lights and greenery galore.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Downtown Mount Vernon Shines

A slipcover was removed from these circa 1904 buildings. Now an operations
center for First National Bank and M.L. Edwards Hardware & Dry Goods.


Christmas windows in downtown Mount Vernon are not only a treat for locals and visitors, but a shining tribute to this community's heart and hard work.

For the past 20 years, the city's Main Street has worked with the city’s Economic Development Corporation, the Franklin County Historical Commission, downtown building owners and local banks to develop an action plan for preservation.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Nov 22-23: 21st Annual Milam Settlers Day

The Bevils Rangers - Entertainers Extrodinaire
Milam, TX

Live entertainment and music, cook-offs, quilt shows, demos, a wild west-style shootout and more.


www.milamsettlersday.org